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If you’re running a small business or writing a book on a tight budget, it can be hard to find affordable resources to help you get things done.
And sometimes, that leads to procrastination or analysis paralysis—thinking so long and hard about something that you talk yourself out of taking the next step.
But here’s the thing:
Now, more than ever, people need what you have to offer.
They need your book to help them heal; they need your product to solve their problem; they need your services to meet their needs.
So now is not the time to slow down; on the contrary, it’s time to step things up so you can serve the people who need you the most.
And that means you need support because, let’s face it—you can’t do everything on your own. You need resources and people to help you move the needle.
And that’s why I’m sharing some of my favorite resources that can help you work faster and smarter so you can get polished, professional-looking results. By putting your best foot forward, you’re going to stand out in the crowd and attract the people who are looking for you.
And the best part is this: all of these options are budget-friendly, so you won’t have to worry about breaking the bank.
Transcribe Audio to Text
Here’s a secret: I write faster when I have some help. I use Rev.com to transcribe my audio files from interviews and working sessions so I can quickly convert talk to text.
If you’re struggling to create a consistent writing habit so you can get your book done, or if you have content ideas for your blog or social media posts but struggle to sit down and write them out, try speaking your thoughts out loud—and record them, either through Rev’s phone app or through any digital voice recorder.
Then upload the audio file and receive an amazingly accurate transcription before you know it.
Online Proposal Software
People are always asking me how I make my branded proposals look so beautiful and professional.
And they also want to know how I magically make everything connect with my payment processors, so I can get proposals signed and collect payments 24/7, even when I’m asleep!
It’s not magic—it’s Better Proposals.
This super cool online software helps me close more sales and get paid faster, and who doesn’t love that?
Try it out for free for one month when you use my link.
Email Marketing
Did you know that your email list is one of your most valuable business assets?
You own and control it completely, it’s not at the mercy of algorithms, and it’s one of the fastest ways to nurture a community, book more clients—and make more sales.
I use ConvertKit to build forms and landing pages so I can grow my email list. As a creator, it's the easiest way to launch your next creative project!
Wanna learn how to grow your list?
Sign up through my link below and you'll unlock 100 subscribers for free.
Small Biz Websites—The Easy, Affordable Way
If you’re looking for a fast and easy way to get a new website, I've got some exciting resources for you!
You don't have to struggle to get in the game with a killer online presence to enhance your brand’s visibility, attract dream customers and make off-the-charts sales.
I work with new and small business owners who don't have a website yet or have an old website that's not working for them anymore.
And I can help you by building a starter website that will be perfect for the early years of your business.
With my one-day website service, you get everything done in one place. My unique experience as a copywriter, website designer, and business strategist means you won’t need to hire multiple people to make one website. I do it all, and I’ve got you covered on all fronts.
Or, if you'd like to try building a website yourself, take my free Wix Website in a Week video course so you can learn how to build, automate and launch a simple website in just seven days.
Inside the course, I give you step-by-step guidance on every single thing you need to do so you can build a profitable website (that's pretty, too) without wasting time on the stuff you can skip for now.
Conclusion
I hope this list of low-cost and no-cost resources has inspired you to keep moving forward. Writing a book or running a small business can get overwhelming, but with the right support, your job of showing up and offering your amazingness to the world can be a whole lot easier.
by Jennifer Westbrook | JenWestWriting
